Wilki Morskie Szczecin Take 78-65 Road Win at Keravnos Strovolos

Wilki Morskie Szczecin produced a composed road performance in the FIBA Europe Cup on Thursday, defeating Keravnos Strovolos 78-65. The Polish side controlled the game after a tight opening quarter, using a strong second period and disciplined fourth-quarter defense to secure a valuable away victory.

Keravnos stayed within touching distance early, but Wilki Morskie’s defensive pressure and rebounding advantage gradually took control. The visitors led 41-32 at halftime and never allowed the Cypriot side to mount a serious second-half comeback.

Match Overview

The first quarter was balanced, with both teams trading baskets and probing for weaknesses. Wilki Morskie held a narrow 21-18 lead after ten minutes, but the game changed in the second quarter. The visitors tightened their defense, forced Keravnos into contested shots, and built a nine-point halftime cushion.

• Final score: Keravnos Strovolos 65, Wilki Morskie Szczecin 78
• Competition: FIBA Europe Cup
• Quarter scores: 18-21, 14-20, 17-18, 16-19
• Halftime: Keravnos 32, Wilki Morskie 41

How Wilki Morskie Controlled the Game

Wilki Morskie’s second-quarter run was the foundation of the win. They held Keravnos to just 14 points in the period, contesting every perimeter look and closing down driving lanes. Offensively, the visitors moved the ball patiently and found open shooters against Keravnos’s rotating defense.

The third quarter followed a similar pattern. Keravnos tried to increase the tempo, but Wilki Morskie answered with timely baskets and kept the lead at nine points heading into the final period. In the fourth, the visitors slowed the game down, protected the ball, and made enough free throws to close out the result.

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came late in the second quarter. With Keravnos threatening to cut the deficit to four, Wilki Morskie produced a 9-2 run over the final three minutes of the half. The sequence included a transition dunk, a corner three, and a defensive stop in the paint, sending the visitors into halftime with momentum.

Keravnos’s best chance to rally came early in the fourth quarter when they trimmed the lead to seven. Wilki Morskie responded with a patient half-court possession and a three-pointer from the wing, then forced a shot-clock violation at the other end. That two-possession swing effectively ended the home side’s comeback hopes.

Tactical Story

Wilki Morskie’s defensive game plan was effective. They switched aggressively on screens, limited Keravnos’s clean looks from beyond the arc, and forced the home guards into difficult mid-range attempts. The visitors also controlled the defensive glass, preventing Keravnos from generating second-chance points.

On offense, Wilki Morskie attacked the paint first and used that pressure to create open perimeter shots. Their ball movement was patient, and they consistently made the extra pass against Keravnos’s help defense. Keravnos, by contrast, relied too heavily on individual plays and struggled to find rhythm against a compact defensive unit.

Standout Players

Wilki Morskie forward Jakub Nowak led all scorers with 20 points and nine rebounds, anchoring the visitors on both ends. Guard Marek Kowalski added 16 points and five assists, while Piotr Zielinski contributed 12 points off the bench, including two key fourth-quarter baskets.

Keravnos Strovolos was led by Andreas Christou, who scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Nikos Georgiou added 13 points, but Keravnos’s guards combined for a difficult shooting night. The home side’s offense never found consistent flow after the first quarter.

FIBA Europe Cup Impact

The 78-65 road win is a significant result for Wilki Morskie Szczecin in the FIBA Europe Cup group phase. Winning away from home is never easy in European competition, and the manner of the victory — built on defense and composure — will give the Polish side confidence for the rest of the campaign.

Keravnos Strovolos will be disappointed with the offensive execution, especially in the second and fourth quarters. The Cypriot side defended reasonably well for long stretches but could not generate enough easy points. They will need to improve their ball movement and perimeter shooting in the next FIBA Europe Cup fixture.